Union Budget 2024 overhauls tax slabs, capital gains

Financial experts advise taxpayers about revised income tax regulations for fiscal year 2025 following the Union Budget changes. The government grants complete tax exemptions for individuals earning up to twelve lakh rupees under the updated system. Tax rates apply progressively with zero percent on initial four lakh rupees, five percent between four and eight lakh rupees, ten percent from eight to twelve lakh rupees, and fifteen percent from twelve to sixteen lakh rupees. The previous tax structure benefits only those claiming two lakh rupee home loan interest deductions or substantial house rent allowances. Capital gains taxation underwent significant modifications with long-term rates rising to 12.5 percent from ten percent on equities while short-term rates increased to twenty percent from fifteen percent. The exemption threshold for long-term capital gains expanded from one lakh to 1.25 lakh rupees. Real estate capital gains taxation decreased but eliminated indexation benefits for properties purchased after April 2001.